Device comparison

Anbernic RG-351MP vs. PowKiddy X17

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Quick verdict

Best value
PowKiddy X17
More portable
RG-351MP
Newer model
RG-351MP

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG-351MP has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X17.
  • PowKiddy X17 is about $17 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG-351MP is roughly 68% smaller.
  • Anbernic RG-351MP has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen on PowKiddy X17.
  • Anbernic RG-351MP runs EmuELEC, 351ELEC, ArkOS, Batocera, Lakka, 351Droid (Lineage 18.1 / Android 11); PowKiddy X17 runs Android 7.0.

Anbernic

RG-351MP

Details
Price
$147
OS
EmuELEC, 351ELEC, ArkOS, Batocera, Lakka, 351Droid (Lineage 18.1 / Android 11)
Released
Sep 2021
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
271 grams

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PowKiddy

PowKiddy X17

Details
Price
$130
OS
Android 7.0
Released
Jul 2021
Up to
N64
Screen
7.0 inch IPS Touchscreen
Weight
?

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Specs

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SpecRG-351MPPowKiddy X17
Price$147$130
OSEmuELEC, 351ELEC, ArkOS, Batocera, Lakka, 351Droid (Lineage 18.1 / Android 11)Android 7.0
Screen3.5 inch7.0 inch
Aspect ratio4:3128:75
Resolution640 x 4801024 x 600
PanelIPSIPS Touchscreen
ChipsetRockChip RK3326MediaTek MTK8163 V/B
CPUCortex-A35Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G31 MP2Mali-T720 MP2
RAM1 GB DDR32 GB DDR3
StorageDual External MicroSDInternal 32 GB eMMC, External MicroSD
Battery3500 mAh4000 mAh
Weight271 grams?
Dimensions145 mm x 73 mm x 18 mm255 mm x 130 mm x 45 mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothNoYes
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG-351MPPowKiddy X17
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • RG-351MP DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • PowKiddy X17 DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG-351MP 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X17 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-351MP GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X17 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-351MP N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy X17 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG-351MP NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X17 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-351MP PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X17 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-351MP PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X17 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-351MP PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X17 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-351MP PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy X17 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG-351MP Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X17 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-351MP SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X17 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-351MP Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X17 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-351MP Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • PowKiddy X17 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG-351MP Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X17 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-351MP Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X17 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-351MP Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X17 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-351MP GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X17 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-351MP Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy X17 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG-351MP and the PowKiddy X17?
Anbernic RG-351MP has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X17. PowKiddy X17 is about $17 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG-351MP is roughly 68% smaller. Anbernic RG-351MP has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen on PowKiddy X17. Anbernic RG-351MP runs EmuELEC, 351ELEC, ArkOS, Batocera, Lakka, 351Droid (Lineage 18.1 / Android 11); PowKiddy X17 runs Android 7.0.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG-351MP or the PowKiddy X17?
The PowKiddy X17 is the cheaper of the two at around $130, roughly $17 less than the Anbernic RG-351MP based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG-351MP or the PowKiddy X17?
The Anbernic RG-351MP is the newer model, released in 2021.

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